Themed Retreats

Themed retreats allow us to withdraw from the busyness of life and to reflect and pray.

Grounded in a prayerful, listening atmosphere they feature an inspiring presenter and sessions about a subject of interest. 

A themed retreat is centered around a particular theme or topic and includes daily talks or presentations that provide opportunity for communal and private reflection and prayer.  A themed retreat provides time to slow down our body, mind and spirit enabling us to listen more deeply to the movement of our God in our lives.  Silence is often observed during parts of the day, and meals and is often part of a themed retreat.

2026 Themed Retreats

June 19-21, 2026
Centering in the Summer Solstice: Painting the Divine through the Sun's Rays
With Jill Nichols
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July 26-August 2, 2026
Summer Sabbath
With Andrea Minelli & Sharon Champagne
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August 14-20, 2026
Zen Christian Spirit Interfaith Retreat
With Roshi Robert E. Kennedy, SJ
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October 15-18, 2026
Getting Unstuck: Ignatian Spirituality and Internal Family Systems in Spiritual Direction
with Fr. Jeff Putthoff, S.J.
for Spiritual Directors in collaboration with the Murphy Center for Ignatian Spirituality at Fairfield University
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The Mercy For All Scholarship provides support for those experiencing financial challenges.
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Cancellation and Refund Policy for Mercy by the Sea

  • A cancellation made up to 14 days before the start of the retreat will result in a full refund minus the deposit.
  • The payment balance is due 14 days before a retreat.
  • A cancellation made fewer than 14 days before your scheduled arrival, you will receive a 50% refund of the total amount paid minus the deposit.
  • A full refund would be given in the unlikely event that MBTS would need to cancel the program.
  • Any payments made cannot be held by MBTS as "credit on account" toward a future date.